Nigeria
Under-performing ministers face the chop

Nigeria
Seven-strong ministerial delegation accompanying Tinubu to Netherlands

The Nigerian Head of State is making a trip of several days to the Netherlands at the invitation of the Dutch Prime Minister, Mark Rutte. He will be accompanied by a delegation of seven ministers.

The New Guard
Nigeria, Chad, Sudan

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

NigeriaBitrus Lawrence Garki, Abuja's 'prime minister'

ChadAbakar Bichara teaches English and leadership

SudanIbrahim 'Snoopy' Ahmad, a crusading film director

Nigeria
Road map for launch of new anti-kidnapping unit

Though kidnapping is on the rise, General Adamu Laka's 26 March appointment as the new head of the Nigerian Counter Terrorism Center will postpone the establishment of a new anti-kidnapping cell.

Ivory Coast, Mali, Nigeria
Nigeria, Ivory Coast and Mali hire same US lobbyist

A US lobbying firm is to start working for Nigeria and Ivory Coast, which enjoy good relations with the US, but also for Mali, which has drawn closer to Russia.

Nigeria, South Africa
Lagos and Gauteng rapprochement signals growing power of governors

Two of Africa's richest provinces are once again discussing a partnership. This budding parallel diplomacy reflects the increasingly high profile of state governors abroad.

Nigeria
Wale Edun favourite to head Central Bank of Nigeria

Although Nigerian President Bola Tinubu cannot yet name Adebayo Olawale Edun governor of the central bank as the current holder of the post is under arrest, his anointed adviser already appears to be unofficially in the driving seat.